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Under what circumstances is undertaking legal? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
When did the law on undertaking change? Many years ago I was driving a gutless Austin A60 automatic near Birmingham on a three-lane motorway. I was following... -
What should I have checked and replaced on my 13-year-old BMW 520i? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 13-year-old BMW 520i SE auto saloon that now has 106,500 miles on the clock. It has served me well over the eight year period l've owned it, and... -
Replacing 7 seater 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our 05 Galaxy tdi auto with 98k on the clock had an argument with the central reservation of the M1 in the snow. The insurance company has declared it... -
Should I change my Octavia estate now while interest rates are low? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I presently drive a 2006 Octavia 2.0 TDI automatic estate. Generally I am very pleased with its performance and its load capacity ideally suits my requirements.... -
Accident at a roundabout, who is at fault? 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I was sat at a large roundabout controlled by traffic lights. There was a 4x4 in front of me. When the lights turned green it set off as did... -
Check to cheque 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was invited by Benfields VW of Dumfries to a ‘Free Vehicle Safety Check’, on 15th July. The check took about ½ hour, and I was advised that both rear... -
Three into Two 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have been a three-car, but two-driver, family for years now, but age is creeping in and the hassle of taxing, MoTing, insuring and servicing three cars... -
Can you recommend a Golf-sized, British-built car? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
If one wanted to be patriotic and buy something made here in the UK, can you identify (in a very small space) which models (Golf-sized, say) are made here?... -
I'm looking for a reliable five-door 4x4 - should I consider the Ford Maverick or Mazda Tribute? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 2005 Focus 1.6TDCI with 149,000 on the clock. It's been a great car, but is now feeling its age. The 90 mile round trip I do for work is about... -
Why are automatic number plate readers on speed cameras so inaccurate? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was surprised to receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) for allegedly travelling at 56mph along a stretch of dual carriageway I know has a 40mph... -
I'd like to replace my KIA Sorento with a smaller car with a high seating position - is the Skoda Yeti suitable? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my KIA Sorento, bought 15 months ago. I have now had to give up caravanning and am looking for a smaller car with high seating and... -
A new mid-sized car 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Do you know of any forthcoming changes to VAG diesels, such as chain cam and/or less problematic DPF? Are DMFs used on automatics/DSGs by VAG or Hyundai?... -
Best policy? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 17-year-old daughter is learning to drive and we are trying to work out the most cost effective way of getting her on the road once she passes her... -
Escalating an issue 25 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Just to recap on my fault - you have made several suggestions which I have passed on to Hardings Renault in Hemel. I have an ongoing intermittant fault... -
Michael Shoemaker 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I suffer from symmetrical peripheral polyneuropathy, basically the nerve ends in my feet have packed up which means that part of my feet (toes and the... -
Transmissionary position 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
SS from Dover wrote to you about problems starting her VW Polo automatic. I have the same problem with my Octavia 2.0TDI DSG (I also have to shift the... -
BMW Z4 Roof motor - not recalled by BMW yet a well documented BMW fault 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW Z4 on a 54-plate. The automatic roof recently stopped working. I Googled the problem and it appears that the most common fault for the roof... -
Why am I paying £72 for four litres of oil for my Honda Civic when it is serviced? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Honda 1.6 Civic CVT automatic. This car is 13 years old, goes very well and has some 67,000 miles on the clock. The Honda has been serviced from... -
How can I minimise damage to my Jaguar X-Type 2.2D's dual mass flywheel? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
It is apparent that the dual mass flywheel and clutch is known to give problems with some drivers (including myself) with the Jaguar X-Type 2.2D, but this... -
Why does my Volkswagen Transporter's DSG automatic gearbox lag before responding to the accelerator? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My new Volkswagen T5 Transporter 2.0TDI 140PS has a DSG gearbox with a hazard. After slowing down for a junction or roundabout there's several seconds...

